Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken shot down the idea that there have been any issues with Lamar Jackson.
The firing of John Harbaugh will now see the Baltimore Ravens search for their fourth coach in franchise history.
Before Harbaugh was relieved of his duties, there were significant reports and rumors that there was a growing fracture between the head coach and star quarterback Lamar Jackson, which also included offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Monken has now addressed that fractured relationship controversy, pointing to the ridiculous notion of those rumors even materializing.
Monken joined "The Ryan Ripken Show" to discuss the rumors head on. He revealed he could have coached Jackson better in 2025, but he had no issues with the quarterback.
"I didn't coach Lamar well enough," Monken said. "I didn't have as good of a relationship as I could have. I didn't do the things we needed to do this year to win enough games to give ourselves a chance. I believe that.
Monken did offer some honesty and self awareness in his part in failing the Ravens in 2025. The offense was not the best it could have been, and there were times when Derrick Henry was underutilized plenty.
Jackson's injury also pointed to a bigger issue, in that the Ravens have a roster issue with their second and third-tier players. Injuries are always going to occur, but what do teams do when that happens?
Baltimore's roster proved that depth was a concern they could not simply get out of, especially when Jackson and more went down.
Regardless of the struggles, Monken also scoffed at the idea that he and Jackson had any sort of issue with one another.
"Lamar and I, to me, had a good relationship. Could it have been better? Of course. Lamar and I never had an issue. I don't know where that comes from."
Monken also commented on the idea that Jackson had some sort of issues with Harbaugh as well. With reports seemingly pointing to the Ravens choosing Jackson over Harbaugh, Monken also shot down the fractured relationship rumors.
"I never saw Lamar and Coach Harbaugh not have a great relationship," Monken said. "I never saw Coach Harbaugh and any of our players not have a great relationship. Never. Not one time."
Regardless of what really transpired behind the scenes, Harbaugh will be looking for his next opportunity, just as Monken. He is set to interview for the Cleveland Browns head coach position and may get several other requests.
"At the end of the day, it was a great three-year run," Monken said. "I wish everyone the best. … I'll always be part of the Ravens and always be part of what we did. I'll always be a huge Lamar Jackson fan."